Ed Sheeran Reflects on His Unusual Village Creation
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Synopsis
Ed Sheeran discusses the unusual decision to create a village around his home, including a pub and chapel, during an interview on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. He embraces the idea of privacy and family moments away from the public eye.
Key Takeaways
- Ed Sheeran built a village around his home.
- The estate includes a pub and a chapel.
- He values private family time, especially during holidays.
- The pub is named Lancaster Lock, based on family names.
- His pub features a collection of movie props.
London, April 14 (NationPress) Grammy-winning pop sensation Ed Sheeran shared his thoughts on why some might consider it "odd" that he has constructed his own village surrounding his home, featuring a pub and a chapel.
The “Shape Of You” artist invested millions acquiring land and additional properties around his estate in Suffolk, England, resulting in a vast compound that includes a pub and a lake, according to femalefirst.co.uk.
During his appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Sheeran remarked: "We constructed a chapel on our property, where we host Christmas carols. Afterward, everyone gathers for mulled wine and mince pies. The pub can accommodate around 40 to 50 people, although it feels somewhat cramped ..."
He continued, "I understand it may seem strange to create an infrastructure on your land that allows you to remain there without venturing out ..."
Sheeran elaborated, "There are specific moments when you want to share with your family without the presence of cameras, especially during occasions like Christmas."
The pub, named Lancaster Lock, combines the last names of his mother and his wife Cherry's mother, and it is inspired by a place he frequented during his teenage years.
Discussing the venue, he mentioned: "You can never truly unwind the way you did in your youth; going to a pub used to be a way to release stress. It became common knowledge that I visited this place, and there was an old barn on my land. I thought, why not convert it into a pub ..."
He also noted that his pub is adorned with his collection of movie props.
Sheeran stated: "I purchased an old pub counter on eBay, and there’s a tunnel leading to it, where I created a listening room and a cinema—less of a man cave and more like a man catacombs."
